Malkangiri, Aug 1 (UDN): Several Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have been stranded after floodwaters entered their camp at Marebeda in the Abujhmad region of Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh, following incessant rainfall and a sharp rise in the water level of the Godavari River. According to reports, continuous heavy rain triggered severe flooding in the region, leaving the BSF camp surrounded by overflowing water. As the…
Mahanadi Gives Relief to Cuttack as Water Level Falls Below Danger Mark
Cuttack, Aug 1 (UDN): The Mahanadi River at Mundali in Odisha’s Cuttack district has shown a decline in water level, bringing relief to nearby communities after days of close monitoring due to increased river flow. Officials said the river is now flowing below the danger mark at Mundali, with water discharge recorded at around 7.18 lakh cusecs on Saturday. Authorities continue to keep a close watch…
Heavy Rains Disrupt Connectivity in Sambalpur as Bridge Damage Cuts Off Villages
Sambalpur, Aug 1 (UDN): Heavy rainfall has disrupted road connectivity in parts of Odisha’s Sambalpur district after a bridge was damaged by strong floodwaters, leaving residents of three villages facing difficulties in daily travel. The bridge over the Katanga nullah on the Pathuria-Badamal road in Ghosaramal panchayat under Naktideul block was damaged after continuous water flow weakened its side wall. The collapse has created large gaps…
Hirakud Dam Releases Water Through 22 Gates as Reservoir Level Rises Amid Heavy Inflows
Sambalpur, Aug 1 (UDN): The Hirakud Dam authorities have opened 22 sluice gates to manage rising water levels in the reservoir following a significant increase in inflow, with officials closely monitoring the situation to ensure safe water regulation along the Mahanadi River. The reservoir level reached 625.47 feet, showing a steady rise and remaining close to the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 630 feet). Officials…
Sambalpuri Din Celebrations Reflect Western Odisha’s Deep Cultural Connection
Sambalpur, August 1, 2026 – Western Odisha celebrated Sambalpuri Din with vibrant cultural programmes, traditional attire, and community participation on Saturday, honouring the region’s unique language, heritage, and centuries-old traditions. Observed every year on August 1, Sambalpuri Din commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Satya Narayan Bohidar, the respected scholar and literary figure who dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the Sambalpuri language and…
New Catfish Species Discovered in Odisha Named After Iconic Tigress Khairi
Bhubaneswar, Aug 1: A new chapter in India’s biodiversity research has emerged from Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, where scientists have discovered a new freshwater catfish species and named it Pseudolaguvia khairii in honour of the legendary Royal Bengal tigress Khairi. The newly identified species was discovered in the Budhabalanga River by researchers Balaji Vijayakrishnan, Gaurav Anil Shinde, and Prakash Chand Gogineni. The discovery was officially published in…
Bhadrak Flood Survivors Rebuild from Ruins, One Home at a Time
Bhadrak, Aug 1 (UDN): Days after floodwaters receded from Mirgahat village in Odisha’s Bhadrak district, families are returning home to begin the difficult task of rebuilding their lives and repairing damaged houses. Located under Kothar panchayat in Dhamnagar block, the village has witnessed significant damage to mud houses due to flooding. Many families are now clearing debris, repairing weakened walls, and making efforts to restore their…
Schools and Anganwadi Centres Closed Across the District Due to Flood Situation and Heavy Rainfall, Ensuring Safety of Students and Staff
Bhubaneswar, Aug 1 [UDN}: In view of the flood situation in the district and the continuous heavy rainfall, all government, government-aided, and private schools, as well as all Anganwadi centres across the district, will remain closed on 29 July 2026 (Wednesday). Teaching and learning activities have been suspended for the day as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and staff.
Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati Medical College Announced in Phulbani, Marking a Major Boost to Healthcare and Medical Education in the Region
Phulbani . Aug 1 [UDN}: The Odisha government has officially named the Government Medical College and Hospital in Phulbani after Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati. The institution will now be known as the Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati Government Medical College and Hospital, Phulbani.The decision was formally notified through an official notification issued by the State Health Department. With this announcement, the medical college has been renamed in honour…
Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp Held at Dabugam Block in Nabarangpur, Providing Citizens a Platform to Raise Issues and Seek Solutions
Nabarangpur:Aug 1 [UDN}:A Joint Public Grievance Hearing Camp was organized today at the Dabugam Block Conference Hall under the joint chairmanship of District Collector Dr. Maheshwar Swain and Superintendent of Police Kashyap Parth Jagadish.The camp was attended by Additional District Magistrate (General) Dr. Pramod Kumar Prusti, Divisional Forest Officer Udayan Subuddhi, Sub-Collector Prakash Kumar Mishra, along with other district-level and block-level officials. The officers listened…